Before becoming a resident...

This week I officially became a resident of the great state of California.  You're suppose to do that within ten days of moving... and well it's been a few more days than that. You may be wondering what we have spent the last four months doing... and then again you may not.  Either way I'm going to let you in on the happenings since we moved.

Where to begin?  How about with moving in!  We have a great little apartment (actually it is a very nice size with plenty of space.... can you say parties?!)  in Alameda, CA.  It's in an old Victorian house and has some great features: high ceilings, great molding and architectural details, wood floors, a sweet claw-foot tub!  We have had a blast putting our place together.  There are still projects left to finish, but all in all it has come together well.  I promise pictures to come.  (I know some of you have heard that for three months now!)
The apartment took a little cleaning before unpacking, but putting in a little elbow grease just makes you love a place that much more.  Nothing was broken in the move!  Thank you movers for carefully driving your "big mac" truck!  The only damage was our wedding cake...

It almost made it two years!

We have an AMAZING ward!  I honestly can say that we have met some of the most incredible people at church and are SO blessed to be in this ward.  I love this ward and the instant extended family church provided for us!  This is a ward full of people willing to welcome anyone and anxiously serving in any way.  We've made some great friends, many of whom are in our same place in life (i.e. married without children).

Our first real activity after arriving was the Oakland Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral next to the Oakland Temple. 

 

 We had a great time watching dancers, eating food, touring the cathedral, eating food, looking at art, and yes eating food.  I LOVE Greek food!

Here are some pictures of the dancers.  I don't remember what type of dance they were doing, but it was fun to watch. 

There was a lady across from us with pompoms... I couldn't decide if she was their instructor or just a really excited spectator.

I'll leave you with this movie of the dancers, enjoy!

Until next time,
Margo